VIETNAM – Sapa – East Sapa Trek 4D3N

Number day and night

4 days - 3 nights

Day by day description

This challenging 4-day, 3-night module offers hiking lovers a chance to explore Sapa’s region on its less-traveled paths. The itinerary starts in Lao Cai with a transfer to a small village deep in the Muong Hoa Valley. The hiking trails will lead travelers through the rice paddies and villages of almost all the ethnic tribes of the area, which include the Dzao, Dzay, Tay, Xa Pho & H’Mong. Considering the location of the hike, the chances of meeting other travelers are lower than on the trails closer to Sapa. A 2-night stay at a homestay with local hosts will also give travelers a privileged close encounter with the culture and lifestyle of the original inhabitants.

Selling points

• To explore the mountainous areas around Sapa
• To learn more about ethnic minorities and their lives
• To meet local people and share their daily life in a respectful way
• To lose yourself in a wild, yet tranquil environment
• To avoid the touristy areas
• To live like a local with nights in an authentic homestay

Level Of The Excursion

The Impact Of This Excursion

Social/cultural Impact

Environment Impact

Economic Impact

Additional Information

Positive Impact:

This itinerary takes place in Sapa and has a positive impact on the region. Travelers stay in two different homestays of the Thai minority, with money spent directly on dinner at the homestay, lunch in the countryside, etc.). No cars are used during the tour; only walking & trekking. Tourism has helped support the region in terms of infrastructure (particularly for roads) but also to keep the young people moving away from the region by providing job opportunities. While hiking in other regions in Sapa could result in a negative impact, this trekking route is much further in the valley away from the typical tourist trails and does not have any negative impact.

Extensions

• Mu Cang Chai module 5D4N

Selling points

• Module easy to adapt with the different hiking options
• Created to offer the Sapa region without enduring the touristy parts of Sapa Town
• Bring the travelers closer to nature, and enjoy the massive, delightful scenes of the valleys and mountains
• With the help of the tour guide and the local guide, the traveler is sure to enjoy fulfilling cultural interactions with the several local people from the area
• Possible to organize local folk songs and local ritual performances at the homestay. Recommend to do on the first night.
• Optional markets: (check the dates of the tour to include the right market) 
  • Bac Ha Market (SUN),
  • Coc Ly Market (TUE)
  • Can cau Market (SAT)
  • Muong Hum Market (SUN)
  • Tam Duong Market (SUN & THU)
  • Binh Lu Market (THU)
  • Lung Khau Nhin Market (THU)
  • SIn Cheng (WED) (Without text)

Pros

• Easy to organize picnics

Cons

• Toilets at the homestay might be outside
• Terrain can become very slippy and muddy in the rain
• Less interaction with locals than on Leisure activities

TIME AND TRANSPORTATION

Notes

• Type of tour: Hiking/trekking
• Terrain: can be slippery and muddy on/after a rainy day. Different type of paths: paved road through local villages
• Transfers: easy to make many options to combine:
  • Both Arriving and Departure by train
  • Arriving by train, Departure by van/car
  • Arriving by car/van – Departure by train
  • Both Arriving and Departure by car;
• Can be combined: Market visit on the first day or the last day (Market to combine will depend on the day of traveling) 
• Period: All year round – During the rainy season (from the middle of April until the middle of September) the terrain could become slippery
• Homestay: can be used for up to 40 pax
• Medical Information: No compulsory vaccinations
• What to bring: 
• Luggage:
  • One main luggage
  • A backpack 20-35L (for the business of the day) + rain cover
• Clothing:
  • Long top
  • Shorts, t-shirts
  • Underwear
  • Swimsuit
  • Polar (for the evening)
  • Flip flops or slippers for the evening
• Hiking equipment:
  • Mattress easily transportable (self-inflating..)
  • Good hiking shoes
  • Hiking sticks (highly recommended)
  • Pair of gloves
  • K-way
  • Headlamp
  • Earplugs
  • Laundry bag
  • Toilet kit
  • Towel (microfiber if possible)
  • Flask
  • Cap
  • Sunglasses
  • Camera
• Individual pharmacy
  • Personal Drugs
  • Anti-diarrhea
  • Medication against motion sickness
  • Anti-mosquito and insect repellent
  • Solar cream
  • Preventative dressings against blisters
  • Aspirin
  • Biafine
  • Anti-Venom
• Other
  • Travel documents (passport, travel insurance)
  • Local currency
  • Warm clothes in December, January, and February
• Guest Profile Form + Insurance and Health Information: Sales send the Form “XXXXXXXX” to collect the information about the travelers and send this document to operation teams  (Name & surname, the height, any specific allergy, Insurance details + Remark about hiking levels)
  + Insurance doc XXXXXXXXX
• Important information : 
  • Understand the client and travelers’ needs and expectations before proposing an itinerary
  • Understand the Hiking level of the travelers – (0. Accessible for everybody, 1. Accessible to everybody who likes walking, 2. For people who practice hiking occasionally, 3. For people in good shape, 4. For experienced people, 5. For professionals)
  • Duration is quite important but we can reduce or extend the daily Hiking kilometers, and the support is always available for back up – please consult Active team
  • This Module is recommended for adventurous and advanced hikers with good physical conditions and adaptation
  • Information about the back-up in case of emergency
• Homestay: HOMESTAY Mr. Thom
  • Name: Mr. Thom
  • Contact: 0985263474
  • Capacity: 40 pax
  • House: very beautiful house located in a perfect location along the river! – best homestay
    Beautiful garden with big space
    Building composed by:
    – Ground floor:
    – big living room
    – Two big toilets with shower and hot water
    – First floor:
    – 4 private rooms – Single
    – Sharing floor – 20 – 25 pax
    – Two wooden twin bungalow located outside with private bathroom + terrace
  • Bedroom:
  • Food: We did not taste
  • Bathroom: Two big toilets with shower and hot water
  • Family: very welcoming –
  • NOTE: The road to get in was under construction, would be finished in 3 – 4 months
  • PROS:
    – BEST HOMESTAY IN THE AREA
    – Very nice house with a nice view of the river
    – The house was clean inside and well organized outside
  • CONS:
    – The main current main market is Vietnamese traveler
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Sensitive Activity – Notes for the Sales
Guide should remind the travelers about how to act politely with minorities (in case the travelers want to take a picture for example), it’s an important thing in Sapa’s region

Market suggestion

Tariff conditions

Include:
All meals
Local guide
Homestay

Exclude:
Easia Guide
Transportation
Hotel in Sapa
Supplement of services

Supplement

Transportation

Transportation guideline
1 pax; 1 VAN 7-seat (pax, luggage)
2 to 6 pax; 1 VAN 16-seat (pax, luggage)
7 to 10 pax; 2 VAN 16-seat (pax, luggage)

 

Transportation: Train

Easia Guide supplement

Price per group
Guide fee Easia quotation guideline
Homestay: 2 nights
Picnic lunch: 1
Snack and drink: 3 days
Other meals (if needed)

Extra services (No VAT)
Local folk song performance: 500,000VND/group
Local ritual performance: 1,500,000VND/group

Important notes

Services to be booked:

• Transportation:
  • Car/van in Lao Cai (train option)
    • Day 1:
      • Pick up from Train station to Ban Den (in front of A Quỳnh Homestay)
      • Pick up from T-Junction: Ban Den – Ta Thang –  Thanh Phu to Can Ngai Homestay for Lunch
      • Transfer from Can Ngai Homestay to Nam Sai Homestay
    • Day 2: Standby and Pick up from the Trek to get back to Nam Sai Homestay
    • Day 3:
      • Option 1:
        • Transfer from Nam Sai Homestay to Ancient stone Ta Van
        • Pick up from Sapa Clay House to Sapa Town
      • Option 2:
        • Pick up from Ban Den to Sapa Town
      • Transfer to Lao Cai Station (if needed)
  • Car/van from Hanoi (van option)
    • Day 1: Transfer from Hanoi to Nam Sai Homestay
    • Day 2: Standby and Pick up from the Trek to get back to Nam Sai Homestay
    • Day 3:
      • Option 1:
        • Transfer from Nam Sai Homestay to Ancient stone Ta Van
        • Pick up from Sapa Clay House to Sapa Town
      • Option 2:
        • Pick up from Ban Den to Sapa Town
    • Day 4: Transfer back to Hanoi (if needed)
• Guide:
  • National guide from Hanoi
  • Local guide in Sapa
• Meals:
  • 1st day breakfast in Lao Cai (train option)
  • 1st day lunch in Can Ngai Homestay (train option)
  • 1st day lunch on the way from Hanoi to Lao Cai (Van option)
  • Picnic lunch from the homestay for Day 2 and Day 3
  • Lunch and Dinner in Sapa (if needed – depend on sales request, need to double-check with sales before booking)
• Others:
  • Cash for the national guide for paying the homestay and local guide services
  • First Aid Kit (list on Active Operation Training)
  • Please read the General note below

General Note:

Services  : 

• Local guide
• Food
• Drink: drinkable water during the trek – three liters/day/pax and water with the meals
• Tips for the porters during the trek (motorbike taxi) and local guides
• Back up transportation – local motorbikes + following van

Logistic :

• Maximum 7kg / pax.
• Cutlery and cups
• Mattresses, mosquito nets and cushions
• Hygienic wipes
• Torches in case of no electricity
• Motorbikes during the trek
• Transportation: van, 25 seats maximum for the mountainous area

Food :

• Breakfast: Traditional soup, noodles, bread, coffee, biscuits
• Midday: Varied picnics
• Evening: Hot, abundant and local meals
• 3L of water per day (per 1.5L bottle)
• Caloric supplements during walking: fruit, biscuits

Security :

• Guide trained in First Aid
• Local guide with knowledge of the route
• Satellite phone
• Easia Travel emergency number, available 24/7
• Easia Travel Liability Insurance
• First Aid Kit (list on Active Operation Training)

Insurance and information the travelers : Sales should give the Form Active Client Profile to operation team – insert link to Dropbox
Special guide notes:

• Have to study the tour very well together with operation & production.
• Need to reconfirm with accommodations one or 2 days before the tour and check the equipment before the tour.
• Should prepare and check his list of client in order to be ready to welcome them.
• Should prepare and check that the cold water & some snacks before the tour.
• Hiking guide must be flexible on the spot: adapt the speed and the length of the trails to the needs of the clients
• Detailed timing: Departure early morning from accommodation in order to have enough time to reach the final destination
• Guide must be strict on the departure time to avoid late arrival at night
• During the tour and according to the level of the guests, guide must choose the most suitable place to picnic
• For the restaurant out of province and on the remote areas guide must call them before starting the tour to confirm about the food
• Should have lunch together with the Active guests.
• Guide must stop and inform the travelers about the nature, ethnics minorities that are surrounding to make travelers experience local life and traditions of the country.
• Should check the climate conditions before the tour to avoid risks (for example; bring rain coats) and be careful during the tour not to put the lives of the guests in danger. At the end of the day, he needs to debrief and inform the group about the itinerary for the next day and give them the information about the time departure schedule.
• Language – use polite language and adapt the behavior depending on the guests’ character and behavior
• Shoes – proper shoes –  no sandals or flip flops
• Active suit or T-Shirt

Contact

Mr. Thom Homstay:

Address: Nam Sai Village
Name: Mr. Thom
Contact: 0985263474

Local guide: Mr. Chao 0989 344 634

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English

East Sapa Trek 4D3N

Day XX (Train option): Hanoi – Lao Cai

In the early evening, you will catch the night train from Hanoi train station to Lao Cai.

Accommodation: Overnight in the train (air-conditioned cabin with 4 soft berths – 4 pax/ cabin)

 

Day XX:  Lao Cai city – Nam Sai Village

(Train option from Hanoi)
After the breakfast, the van will bring you to the starting point to start hiking through Tay ethnic villages . You will pass by several valleys with rice terraces field and river. Easy walk with good road unitl the main road where the van will be waiting and bring travellers to a local house to have lunch.

Continue transferring to the homestay to stay overnight

Level: 2
Distance and duration of hiking: 4 kilometers – 3 hours
Net Elevation gain : +110 ( + 760 meters / – 650 meters)
Terrain: a mix of downhill and uphill off road trails passing through rice paddies, some parts on paved road crossing local villages. It can be muddy after/during rain
Transportation : 50 kilometers – 2 hours

(Van option from Hanoi)

Transferring from Hanoi in the morning. After arriving in Lao Cai, you will go straight to Nam Sai Village and meet your host at the homestay. You will spend the rest of the afternoon discovering the surrounding villages and enjoy the local life.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Overnight at the homestay
Transportation from Hanoi : 340 kilometers – 7 hours

 

Day XX: Nam Sai Village – Nam Cang Village – Nam Sai Village

You will start your hiking day by going through the villages of Tay and Dao Xa Pho ethnic group with amazing view of terrace/paddy field on the way. You will walk through rice paddies and have the chance to stop in local villages. On the way you may see children coming back from school, farmers watching their buffaloes or simply working in the rice fields. You will also cross a river using the local bridge and simply enjoy the atmosphere, as well as the environment of a mountainous area in the Northern Vietnam. At the end of the day you will be transferred back to the village.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Overnight at the homestay
Level: 3
Distance and duration of hiking: 14 kilometers – 7 hours
Net Elevation gain:  + 371 ( + 655 meters / – 284 meters)
Terrain: Mostly off road but with some part on concrete road through local villages. It can be slippery and muddy in/after rainy day
Transportation: 5 kilometers – 15 minutes

 

Day XX: Nam Sai Village – Thanh Phu Village – Sapa Town

3 options:
Option 1: Free day in Sapa Town

The hike starts in the morning on small path to understand more about Tay people and to see how the local life is in the morning. You will then transfer toward Sapa Town where you can spend the afternoon at will, discovering the well-known town which was developed by French people since the end of 19th century as a hill station.  

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Overnight at the hotel
Level: 0
Distance and duration of hiking: 5 kilometers – 1 hour
Net Elevation gain : + 8 (+ 71 meters / – 63 meters)
Terrain: slightly uphill cement/paved road passing by a village
Transportation: 26 kilometers – 1h 30min

Option 2: Hike in Ta Van

Transfer by car to the starting point of the hiking route in Ta Van Village. You will start your hike  through Ta Van – Lao Chai Community and Y Linh Ho Village to visit Dzay and H’mong people. You will pass through impressive rice terraces, beautiful villages and make quick stops in small huts. The itinerary goes through different valleys with changes in the landscape, from steep and narrow rice terraces to large and long paddy fields. After finishing the hike, you will be transferred towards Sapa Town.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Overnight at hotel
Level: 3
Distance and duration of hiking: 10 kilometers – 3 hours
Net Elevation gain : + 372 ( + 514 meters / – 142 meters)
Terrain: mostly slightly uphill off road trail – it can be slippery and muddy in/after rainy day,
Transportation  : 20 kilometers – 1h 20min

Option 3: Hike to Ban Ho and Ban Den Village

In the morning you will start to hike again going through the villages of Tay ethnic people. You will cross several valleys with a lot of rice terraces and small huts which belong to the local farmers. Some paths on the way are really steep but the view on the top of the hills are always a great reward. After finishing the hike, you will be transferred toward Sapa Town where you can spend the afternoon at will, discovering the well-known town which was developed by French people since the end of 19th century as a hill station.

Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Accommodation: Overnight at the hotel
Level: 4
Distance and duration of hiking: 11 kilometers – 6 hours
Net Elevation gain : + 290 (+ 940 meters / – 650 meters)
Terrain: a mix of downhill and uphill off road trails passing through rice paddies, some parts on paved road crossing local villages. It can be muddy after/during rain
Transportation: 17 kilometers – 1 hour

(Train option)

Enjoy your free time before heading back to Lao Cai Station for the overnight train to Hanoi.

Accommodation: Overnight on the train
Transportation:  Sapa – Lao Cai Station: 40 kilometers – 1 hour to 1 hour 30 minutes

 

Day XX: Sapa Town – XXX (Van option)

You  will depart from Sapa by road in the morning to go back to Hanoi. Arrive in Hanoi in late afternoon.

Transportation : 340 kilometers – 7 hours

French

Randonnée à l’est de Sapa 4J3N

Jour XX : (Option Train): Hanoi – Lao Cai

En début de soirée, vous vous rendrez à la gare d’Hanoi pour prendre le train de nuit en direction de Lao Cai.

Hébergement : Nuit à bord du train (compartiment climatisé avec 4 couchettes moelleuses – 4 personnes par compartiment).

 

Jour XX : Ville de Lao Cai – Village de Nam Sai 

(Option Train depuis Hanoi)

Après le petit-déjeuner, un van vous conduira jusqu’au point de départ de la randonnée qui traversera des villages habités par la minorité Tay. Vous passerez par plusieurs vallées couvertes de rizières et sillonnées de rivières. La marche sera facile car la route est bonne jusqu’à la route principale où le van vous attendra pour vous conduire dans une maison locale pour prendre le déjeuner.

Vous serez ensuite conduit chez l’habitant où vous passerez la nuit.

Niveau : 2
Distance et durée de la randonnée : 4 kilomètres – 3 heures
Dénivelé total : +110 (+ 760 mètres / – 650 mètres)
Type de terrain: un mélange de chemins en descente et en montée passant par des rizières, certaines routes traversant les villages sont pavées. Le sol peut être boueux après/pendant la pluie. 

Transport en véhicule : 50 kilomètres – 2 heures

(Option Van depuis Hanoi)

Vous quitterez Hanoi dans la matinée, puis, à votre arrivée à Lao Cai, vous vous rendrez directement au village de Nam Sai pour rencontrer la famille qui vous hébergera. Vous prendrez alors le reste de l’après-midi pour découvrir les villages aux alentours et profiter de la vie locale.

Repas inclus: Petit-déjeuner, déjeuner, dîner
Hébergement : Nuit chez l’habitant
Transfert depuis Hanoi : 340 kilomètres – 7 heures

 

Jour XX : Village de Nam Sai – Village de Nam Cang – Village de Nam Sai

Vous commencerez votre journée de marche par la traversée de villages de minorités Tay et Dao Xa Pho qui se trouvent au milieu de superbes paysages de rizières et de plantations en terrasses. Sur le chemin des villages, vous apercevrez peut-être des enfants rentrant de l’école, des fermiers travaillant dans les rizières ou simplement surveillant leurs buffles d’eau. Vous franchirez également une rivière en empruntant un pont local et pourrez profiter de l’atmosphère et du paysage naturel de cette région montagneuse au nord du Vietnam. A la fin de la journée, vous serez reconduit au village.

Repas inclus: Petit-déjeuner, déjeuner, dîner
Hébergement : Nuit chez l’habitant

Niveau : 3
Distance et durée de la randonnée : 14 kilomètres – 7 heures
Dénivelé total : +371 (+ 655 mètres / – 284 mètres)
Type de terrain: Principalement des sentiers avec seulement quelques routes goudronnées qui traversent les villages. Le sol peut être glissant ou boueux pendant ou après un jour de pluie.
Transport en véhicule : 5 kilomètres – 15 minutes

 

Jour XX : Village de Nam Sai – Village de Thanh Phu – Sapa

3 options:
Option 1: Journée libre à Sapa

Vous commencerez votre randonnée matinale sur un petit chemin afin d’en apprendre plus sur le peuple Tay et d’observer la vie locale de bon matin. Vous serez ensuite conduit à Sapa où vous pourrez profiter librement de votre après-midi et découvrir cette fameuse ville que les Français ont développée à partir de la fin du XIXème siècle pour en faire une station de montagne.

Repas inclus: Petit-déjeuner, déjeuner, dîner
Hébergement : Nuit à l’hôtel

Niveau : 0
Distance et durée de la randonnée : 5 kilomètres – 1 heure
Dénivelé total : +8 (+ 71 mètres / – 63 mètres)

Type de terrain: Route pavée/cimentée montant légèrement à travers un village

Transport en véhicule : 26 kilomètres – 1 heure 30 minutes
Option 2: Randonnée à Ta Van

Une voiture vous conduira au point de départ de votre randonnée vers le village de Tan Van. Vous commencerez votre marche à travers la communauté Lao Chai et le village de Y Linh Ho où vous découvrirez le peuple Hmong et la minorité Dzay. Vous traverserez d’impressionnantes rizières en terrasse et vous arrêterez brièvement dans de petites huttes. Votre itinéraire vous fera passer par plusieurs vallées aux paysages différents pour que vous admiriez les étroites rizières en terrasses à flanc de colline ainsi que les longues et larges rizières. Après votre randonnée, vous serez conduit à Sapa.

Repas inclus: Petit-déjeuner, déjeuner, dîner
Hébergement : Nuit à l’hôtel

Niveau : 3
Distance et durée de la randonnée : 10 kilomètres – 3 heures
Dénivelé total : +372 (+ 514 mètres / – 142 mètres)

Type de terrain : principalement des sentiers montant légèrement le long de la colline. Le sol peut être glissant ou boueux pendant ou après un jour de pluie.
Transport en véhicule : 20 kilomètres – 1 heure 20 minutes

Option 3: Randonnée à Ban Ho et au village de Ban Den

Dans la matinée pour partirez marcher à travers des villages habités par la minorité Tay. Vous traverserez plusieurs vallées couvertes de rizières en terrasses et de petites huttes appartenant à des fermiers locaux. Certains sentiers sont très escarpés mais vous ne regretterez pas la vue depuis le haut des collines. Après votre randonnée, vous serez conduit à Sapa où vous pourrez profiter librement de votre après-midi et découvrir cette fameuse ville que les Français ont développée à partir de la fin du XIXème siècle pour en faire une station de montagne.

Repas inclus: Petit-déjeuner, déjeuner, dîner
Hébergement : Nuit à l’hôtel

Niveau : 4
Distance et durée de la randonnée : 11 kilomètres – 6 heures
Dénivelé total : +290 (+ 940 mètres / – 650 mètres)

Type de terrain: un mélange de chemins en descente et en montée passant par des rizières, certaines routes traversant les villages sont pavées. Le sol peut être boueux après/pendant la pluie.

Transport en véhicule : 17 kilomètres – 1 heure
(Option Train)

Vous profiterez de votre temps libre avant de vous rendre à la gare de Lao Cai pour prendre le train de nuit à destination d’Hanoi.

Hébergement : Nuit à bord du train
Transport : Sapa – Gare de Lao Cai : 40 kilomètres – 1 heure à 1 heure 30 minutes

 

Jour XX : Sapa– XXX (Option Van)

Vous quitterez Sapa dans la matinée pour reprendre la route d’Hanoi où vous arriverez en fin d’après-midi.

Transport en véhicule : 340 kilomètres – 7 heures

Spanish

Excursión por la zona este de Sapa (4 días y 3 noches)

Día XX (opción de tren): Hanói – Lao Cai

A primera hora de la noche, montará a bordo de un tren nocturno desde la estación de tren de Hanói hasta Lao Cai.

Alojamiento: estancia nocturna en el tren (cabina con aire acondicionado y 4 cómodas literas – 4 pax/cabina).

 

Día XX:  Ciudad de Lao Cai – Pueblo de Nam Sai (opción de tren desde Hanói).
Después del desayuno, la furgoneta le llevará hasta el punto de partida, donde comenzará una excursión a través de poblados étnicos Tay. Dejará atrás numerosos valles con terrazas cubiertas por campos de arroz y atravesadas por el río. Esta será una excursión tranquila por una carretera en buenas condiciones hasta llegar a la carretera principal, donde le estará esperando una furgoneta para llevar a todos los viajeros a una casa local donde tomarán el almuerzo.

Continuará más adelante con el traslado hasta su residencia privada en la que pasará la noche.

Nivel: 2.
Distancia y duración de la excursión: 4 kilómetros – 3 horas.
Elevación neta: +110 (+ 760 metros/ – 650 metros).
Terreno: una combinación de caminos secundarios ascendentes y descendentes que atraviesan campos de arroz, algunas zonas de carretera asfaltada que cruza pueblos locales. Puede que haya barro después/durante los momentos de lluvia.
Transporte: 50 kilómetros – 2 horas.

(Opción de furgoneta desde Hanói)

Traslado desde Hanói por la mañana. Después de llegar a Lao Cai, irá directo hasta el pueblo de Nam Sai, donde conocerá a su anfitrión de la noche. Pasará el resto de la tarde descubriendo los pueblos de los alrededores y disfrutando de la vida local.

Comidas: desayuno, almuerzo, cena
Alojamiento: estancia nocturna en una residencia privada.
Transporte desde Hanói: 340 kilómetros – 7 horas.

 

Día XX: Pueblo de Nam Sai – Pueblo de Nam Cang – Pueblo de Nam Sai

Comenzará su excursión del día atravesando los poblados de los grupos étnicos Tay y Dao Xa Pho, disfrutando de unas vistas impresionantes de la terraza y los campos de arroz a su paso. Caminará a través de plantíos y tendrá la oportunidad de detenerse en pueblos locales. Por el camino, quizá llegue a observar a niños regresando del colegio, a ganaderos que cuidan de sus búfalos o simplemente cultivan los campos de arroz. Además, cruzará un río utilizando el puente local y dedicará su tiempo a disfrutar de la atmósfera y el entorno de esta zona montañosa del norte de Vietnam. Al final del día, será trasladado de regreso al pueblo.

Comidas: desayuno, almuerzo, cena
Alojamiento: estancia nocturna en una residencia privada.

Nivel: 3

Distancia y duración de la excursión: 14 kilómetros – 7 horas.
Elevación neta: +371 (+ 655 metros/ – 284 metros).
Terreno: principalmente caminos secundarios, pero en algunas partes hay carretera asfaltada al cruzar pueblos locales. Cuando llueve el terreno puede estar resbaladizo o embarrado.
Transporte: 5 kilómetros – 15 minutos

 

Día XX: Pueblo de Nam Sai – Pueblo de Thanh Phu – Ciudad de Sapa

3 opciones:
Opción 1: Día libre en la ciudad de Sapa

La excursión comienza por la mañana a través de un pequeño camino, a fin de comprender mejor a la población Tay y observar la vida local que acontece por las mañanas. Después, le llevarán hasta la ciudad de Sapa, donde podrá disfrutar de la tarde a su gusto, descubriendo la conocida ciudad que desarrollaron los franceses a finales del siglo XIX y cuya función era ser una estación de montaña.

Comidas: desayuno, almuerzo, cena
Alojamiento: Noche en el hotel

Nivel: 0

Distancia y duración de la excursión: 5 kilómetros – 1 hora
Elevación neta: +8 (+ 71 metros/ – 63 metros).

Terreno: carretera ascendente de cemento/asfalto que atraviesa un pueblo.

Transporte: 26 kilómetros – 1 hora 30 minutos
Opción 2: Excursión en Ta Van

Le llevarán en coche hasta el punto de partida de la ruta en el pueblo de Ta Van. Comenzará su excursión a través de Ta Van —pasando por la comunidad de Lao Chai y el pueblo de Y Linh Ho— para visitar a los pueblos Dzay y H’mong. Pasará a través de impresionantes terrazas cubiertas de campos de arroz y pueblos preciosos y realizará breves paradas en pequeñas cabañas. El itinerario cruza diferentes valles que comportan cambios en el paisaje, de terrazas estrechas y empinadas a extensos campos de arroz. Después de finalizar la excursión, le trasladarán a la ciudad de Sapa.

Comidas: desayuno, almuerzo, cena
Alojamiento: Noche en el hotel

Nivel: 3

Distancia y duración de la excursión: 10 kilómetros – 3 horas
Elevación neta: +372 (+ 514 metros/ – 142 metros).
Terreno: principalmente un camino secundario ligeramente ascendente; puede estar resbaladizo y embarrado en un día de lluvia o después de llover.

Transporte: 20 kilómetros – 1 hora 20 minutos
Opción 3: Excursión hasta Ban Ho y pueblo de Ban Den

Por la mañana, comenzará su excursión de nuevo a través de los pueblos del grupo étnico Tay. Cruzará diversos valles con múltiples terrazas con campos de arroz y pequeñas cabañas que pertenecen a los agricultores locales. Algunos de los caminos que recorrerá son realmente empinados, pero las vistas desde la cima de las colinas son una recompensa increíble. Después de finalizar la excursión, le llevarán hasta la ciudad de Sapa, donde podrá disfrutar de la tarde a su gusto, descubriendo la conocida ciudad que desarrollaron los franceses a finales del siglo XIX y cuya función era ser una estación de montaña.

Comidas: desayuno, almuerzo, cena
Alojamiento: Noche en el hotel

Nivel: 4

Distancia y duración de la excursión: 11 kilómetros – 6 horas
Elevación neta: +290 (+ 940 metros/ – 650 metros).

Terreno: una combinación de caminos secundarios ascendentes y descendentes que atraviesan campos de arroz, algunas zonas de carretera asfaltada que cruza pueblos locales. Puede que haya barro después/durante los momentos de lluvia.

Transporte: 17 kilómetros – 1 hora
(Opción de tren)

Disfrute de tiempo libre antes de regresar a la estación de Lao Cai para montar a bordo del tren nocturno en dirección a Hanói.

Alojamiento: estancia nocturna en el tren.
Transporte:  Sapa – Estación de Lao Cai: 40 kilómetros – de 1 hora a 1 hora y 30 minutos.

 

Día XX: Ciudad de Sapa – XXX (Opción de furgoneta)

Por la mañana, saldrá desde la ciudad de Sapa por carretera de regreso a Hanói. Llegará a Hanói a última hora de la tarde.

Transporte: 340 kilómetros – 7 horas

Italian

Escursione nella Sapa orientale 4D3N

Giorno XX (opzione treno): Hanoi – Lao Cai

In prima serata, prenderete il treno notturno dalla stazione ferroviaria di Hanoi in direzione di Lao Cai.

Sistemazione: pernottamento in treno (cabina climatizzata con 4 letti morbidi – 4 persone / cabina)

 

Giorno XX: Lao Cai – Villaggio di Nam Sai

(Opzione treno da Hanoi)

Dopo la colazione, il furgone vi porterà al punto di partenza per iniziare le escursioni attraverso i villaggi etnici Tay. Passerete da diverse valli con campi di riso terrazzati e fiume. Si tratta di una facile passeggiata con una buona strada fino alla via principale dove il furgone starà aspettando e porterà i viaggiatori in una casa locale per pranzare.

Continuate il trasferimento verso la residenza in famiglia per il pernottamento

Livello 2

Distanza e durata dell’escursionismo: 4 chilometri – 3 ore

Dislivello: +110 (+ 760 metri / – 650 metri)

Terreno: un misto di discese e salite che attraversano risaie, alcune parti sono su strada asfaltata che attraversano i villaggi locali. Può essere fangoso dopo / durante la pioggia

Trasporto: 50 chilometri – 2 ore

(Opzione furgone da Hanoi)

Trasferimento da Hanoi al mattino. Dopo essere arrivati a Lao Cai, andrete dritti al villaggio di Nam Sai e incontrerete il vostro ospite nell’alloggio in famiglia. Trascorrerete il resto del pomeriggio alla scoperta dei villaggi circostanti per godervi la vita locale.

Pasti: colazione, pranzo, cena

Sistemazione: pernottamento in famiglia

Trasporto da Hanoi: 340 chilometri – 7 ore

 

Giorno XX: Villaggio di Nam Sai – Villaggio di Nam Cang – Villaggio di Nam Sai 

Inizierete la vostra giornata di escursioni attraversando i villaggi del gruppi etnici Tay e Dao Xa Pho, con una splendida vista sulla terrazza / risaia lungo la strada. Camminerete tra le risaie e avrete la possibilità di fermarvi nei villaggi locali. Lungo la strada potreste vedere i bambini che tornano da scuola, gli agricoltori che guardano i loro bufali o semplicemente lavorano nelle risaie. Attraverserete anche un fiume usando il ponte locale e godrete semplicemente l’atmosfera, così come l’ambiente di una zona montuosa nel Vietnam del Nord. Alla fine della giornata sarete trasferiti di nuovo al villaggio.

Pasti inclusi: Colazione, Pranzo, Cena

Sistemazione: pernottamento in famiglia

Livello 3

Distanza e durata dell’escursionismo: 14 chilometri – 7 ore

Dislivello: +371 (+ 655 metri / – 284 metri)

Terreno: prevalentemente fuoristrada ma con qualche tratto su strada cementata attraverso i villaggi locali. Può essere scivoloso e fangoso in / dopo una giornata di pioggia

Trasporto: 5 chilometri – 15 minuti

 

Giorno XX: Villaggio di Nam Sai – Villaggio di Thanh Phu – Città di Sapa 

3 opzioni: 

Opzione 1: giornata libera nella città di Sapa 

L’escursione inizia di mattina su un piccolo sentiero per capire di più sul popolo Tay e per vedere com’è la vita locale al mattino. Trasferimento verso la città di Sapa, dove trascorrerete un pomeriggio libero, alla scoperta della famosa città che fu sviluppata dai francesi sin dalla fine del XIX secolo come stazione di collina.

Pasti inclusi: Colazione, Pranzo, Cena

Sistemazione: Pernottamento in hotel

Livello: 0

Distanza e durata dell’escursionismo: 5 chilometri – 1 ora

Dislivello: +8 (+ 71 metri / – 63 metri)

Terreno: cementato leggermente in salita / strada asfaltata che passa da un villaggio

Trasporto: 26 chilometri – 1 ora 30 minuti

Opzione 2: Escursione a Ta Van 

Trasferimento in auto al punto di partenza del percorso escursionistico nel villaggio di Ta Van. Inizierete la vostra escursione attraverso Ta Van, la comunità Lao Chai e il villaggio di Y Linh Ho per visitare i popoli Dzay e H’mong. Attraverserete imponenti terrazze di riso, bellissimi villaggi e farete soste veloci in piccole capanne. L’itinerario attraversa diverse valli con cambiamenti nel paesaggio, dalle ripide e strette terrazze di riso alle grandi e lunghe risaie. Dopo aver terminato l’escursione, sarete trasferiti verso la città di Sapa

Pasti inclusi: Colazione, Pranzo, Cena

Sistemazione: Pernottamento in hotel

Livello: 3

Distanza e durata dell’escursionismo: 10 chilometri – 3 ora

Dislivello: +372 (+ 514 metri / – 142 metri)

Terreno: per lo più leggermente in salita, fuori pista. Può essere scivoloso e fangoso in / dopo una giornata di pioggia.

Trasporto: 20 chilometri – 1 ora 20 minuti

Opzione 3: escursione ai villaggi di Ban Ho e Ban Den 

Al mattino inizierete di nuovo a camminare attraversando i villaggi della popolazione etnica Tay. Attraverserete diverse valli con molte terrazze di riso e piccole capanne che appartengono agli agricoltori locali. Alcuni percorsi lungo la strada sono davvero ripidi, ma la vista sulla cima delle colline è sempre una grande ricompensa. Dopo aver terminato l’escursione, sarete trasferiti verso la città di Sapa, dove potrete trascorrere un pomeriggio libero, scoprendo la famosa città che è stata sviluppata dai francesi sin dalla fine del XIX secolo come stazione di collina.

Pasti inclusi: Colazione, Pranzo, Cena

Sistemazione: Pernottamento in hotel

Livello: 4

Distanza e durata dell’escursionismo: 11 chilometri – 6 ora

Dislivello: +290 (+ 940 metri / – 650 metri)

Terreno: un misto di discese e salite che attraversano risaie, alcune parti sono su strada asfaltata che attraversano i villaggi locali. Può essere fangoso dopo / durante la pioggia

Trasporto: 17 chilometri – 1 ora

(Opzione treno)

Godetevi il ​​tempo libero prima di tornare alla stazione di Lao Cai per il treno notturno in direzione di Hanoi.

Sistemazione: pernottamento in treno

Trasporto: Sapa – Stazione di Lao Cai: 40 chilometri – da 1 ora a 1 ora e 30 minuti

 

Giorno XX: città di Sapa – XXX (opzione furgone)

Partirete la mattina su strada da Sapa per tornare ad Hanoi. Arrivo ad Hanoi nel tardo pomeriggio.

Trasporto: 340 Chilometri – 7 ore

German

Wanderung durch Ost-Sapa 4T3N

Tag XX (Zug optional): Hanoi – Lao Cai

Am frühen Morgen nehmen Sie den Nachtzug vom Bahnhof in Hanoi nach Lao Cai.

Unterbringung: Übernachtung im Zug (klimatisierte Kabine mit 4 weichen Liegeplätzen – 4 Personen/Kabine)

 

Tag XX:  Lao-Cai-Stadt – Dorf Nam Sai

(Zug optional von Hanoi)
Nach dem Frühstück wird Sie ein Van zum Startpunkt für die Wanderung durch die Dörfer der ethnischen Tay-Gruppe bringen. Unterwegs kommen Sie an mehreren Tälern mit Reisterrassenfeldern und Flüssen vorbei. Die Wanderung bis zur Hauptstraße findet auf einer guten Straße statt und ist leicht; dort wartet der Van auf Sie und bringt die Reisenden für das Mittagessen zu einem lokalen Haus.

Danach fahren Sie weiter zur Gastfamilie, bei der Sie die Nacht verbringen werden.

Schwierigkeitsstufe: 2
Strecke und Dauer der Wanderung: 4 Kilometer – 3 Stunden
Netto-Höhenunterschied: +110 ( + 760 Meter / – 650 Meter)
Terrain: eine Mischung aus unbefestigten Wegen, die bergauf und bergab durch Reisfelder führen, einige Straßen sind gepflastert und verlaufen durch Dörfer; nach/bei Regen kann es schlammig werden
Fahrt: 50 Kilometer – 2 Stunden

(Van optional von Hanoi)

Transfer von Hanoi am Morgen. Nach der Ankunft in Lao Cai begeben Sie sich direkt zur Gemeinde Nam Sai und treffen auf Ihren Gastgeber in dessen Haus. Sie werden den Rest des Nachmittags damit verbringen, die Dörfer in der Umgebung zu erkunden und das lokale Leben zu genießen.

Mahlzeiten: Frühstück, Mittagessen, Abendessen
Unterbringung: Übernachtung bei Gastfamilie
Fahrt ab Hanoi: 340 Kilometer – 7 Stunden

 

Tag XX: Dorf Nam Sai – Dorf Nam Cang – Dorf Nam Sai

Sie beginnen den Wandertag damit, dass Sie durch die Gemeinden der ethnischen Gruppen der Tay und der DaoXaPho laufen und unterwegs einen erstaunlichen Blick auf Terrassen / Reisfeldern genießen. Während Ihrer Wanderung durch Reisfelder haben Sie die Chance, Halte in lokalen Dörfern einzulegen. Unterwegs sehen Sie womöglich Kinder, die aus der Schule kommen, Bauern, die ihre Büffel beobachten oder einfach im Reisfeld arbeiten. Sie werden einen Fluss überqueren, indem Sie eine Brücke nutzen und können dabei sowohl die Atmosphäre als auch die bergige Gegend in Nordvietnam genießen. Am Ende des Tages werden Sie zurück zum Dorf gefahren.
Mahlzeiten inclusive: Frühstück, Mittagessen, Abendessen

Unterbringung: Übernachtung bei Gastfamilie

Schwierigkeitsstufe: 3

Strecke und Dauer der Wanderung: 14 Kilometer – 7 Stunden

Netto-Höhenunterschied: +371 ( + 655 Meter / – 284 Meter)

Terrain: meist unbefestigte Wege mit einigen Betonpfaden durch Gemeinden; bei/nach Regen kann es rutschig und schlammig werden
Fahrt: 5 Kilometer – 15 Minuten

 

Tag XX: Dorf Nam Sai – Dorf Thanh Phu – Sapa-Stadt
3 Optionen:
Option 1: Freier Tag in der Stadt Sapa

Die Wanderung, bei der Sie mehr über die Tay erfahren und sehen sollen, wie deren morgendlicher Alltag ist, beginnt am Morgen auf einem kleinen Pfad. Anschließend fahren Sie zur Stadt Sapa, in der Sie den Nachmittag nach Belieben verbringen die bekannte Stadt, welche von den Franzosen seit Ende des 19. Jahrhunderts als Bergstation ausgebaut wurde, erkunden können.

Mahlzeiten inclusive: Frühstück, Mittagessen, Abendessen

Unterbringung: Übernachtung im hotel

Schwierigkeitsstufe: 0

Strecke und Dauer der Wanderung: 5 Kilometer – 1 Stunden

Netto-Höhenunterschied: +8 ( + 71 Meter / – 63 Meter)

Terrain: leicht bergauf auf zementierter/asphaltierter Straße durch ein Dorf

Fahrt: 26 Kilometer – 1Stunden 30 Minuten

Option 2: Wanderung in Ta Van

Fahrt mit dem Auto zur Gemeinde Ta Van zum Startpunkt der Wanderroute. Sie beginnen mit der Wanderung durch Ta Van, die Gemeinde Lao Chai und das Dorf  Y Linh Ho, um Gruppen der Dzay und H’mong zu besuchen. Dabei durchqueren Sie beeindruckende Reisterrassen, schöne Dörfer und legen kurze Halte in kleinen Hütten ein. Die Reiseroute führt Sie durch verschiedene Täler mit sich verändernden Landschaften, von steilen und schmalen Reisterrassen zu riesigen und langen Reisfeldern. Wenn Sie mit der Wanderung fertig sind, werden Sie in die Stadt Sapa gefahren.

Mahlzeiten inclusive: Frühstück, Mittagessen, Abendessen

Unterbringung: Übernachtung im hotel

Schwierigkeitsstufe: 3

Strecke und Dauer der Wanderung: 10 Kilometer – 3 Stunden

Netto-Höhenunterschied: +372 ( + 514 Meter / – 142 Meter)

Terrain: meist leicht bergauf auf unbefestigtem Weg – bei/nach Regen kann es rutschig und schlammig werden
Fahrt: 20 Kilometer – 1Stunden 20 Minuten

Option 3: Wanderung zu den Gemeinden Ban Ho und Ban Den

Am Morgen beginnen Sie erneut mit der Wanderung durch Dörfer der ethnischen Gruppe der Tay. Sie werden durch mehrere Täler mit einer Vielzahl an Reisterrassen und kleinen Hütten, die den einheimischen Bauern gehören, laufen. Einige Pfade werden unterwegs sehr steil sein, doch die Aussicht auf die Spitzen der Hügel ist immer wieder eine tolle Belohnung. Nach der Wanderung werden Sie zurück in die Stadt Sapa gefahren, wo Sie den Nachmittag nach Belieben verbringen können, indem Sie die bekannte Stadt, welche von den Franzosen seit Ende des 19. Jahrhunderts als Bergstation ausgebaut wurde, erkunden.

Mahlzeiten inclusive: Frühstück, Mittagessen, Abendessen

Unterbringung: Übernachtung im hotel

Schwierigkeitsstufe: 4

Strecke und Dauer der Wanderung: 11 Kilometer – 6 Stunden

Netto-Höhenunterschied: +290 ( + 940 Meter / – 650 Meter)
Terrain: eine Mischung aus unbefestigten Wegen, die bergauf und bergab durch Reisfelder führen, einige Straßen sind gepflastert und verlaufen durch Dörfer; nach/bei Regen kann es schlammig werden

Fahrt: 17 Kilometer – 1 Stunden

(Zug optional)

Genießen Sie etwas freie Zeit, bevor Sie sich zurück zum Bahnhof in Lao Cai begeben, um den Nachtzug nach Hanoi zu nehmen.

Unterbringung: Übernachtung im Zug
Fahrt:  Sapa – Bahnhof Lao Cai: 40 Kilometer – 1 Stunde bis 1 Stunde und 30 Minuten

 

Tag XX: Sapa-Stadt – XXX (Van optional)

Sie verlassen Sapa am Morgen auf der Straße, um sich zurück nach Hanoi zu begeben. Am späten Nachmittag kommen Sie in Hanoi an.

Fahrt: 340 Kilometer – 7 Stunden